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Undergraduate students
1435
Postgraduate students
50
  • 100%
    Full-time
    0%
    Part-time
  • 84%
    School leavers
    16%
    Mature students
  • 96%
    Undergraduate
    4%
    Postgraduate
  • 90%
    UK
    10%
    International

Leeds Conservatoire has been at the forefront of music and performing arts education for over 50 years. It provides the specialist training of a conservatoire combined with the academic rigour and professional development of a university, aligning its curriculum with the needs of today’s dynamic music and performing arts industries. Students are equipped with the artistic vision and entrepreneurial spirit to succeed across a broad range of careers in the creative industries.

Of the conservatoires in the UK, Leeds offers the most diverse portfolio of undergraduate degrees with specialist programmes including classical, jazz and popular music, as well as acting, actor musician, music business, music production and musical theatre.

Teaching methods are highly personalised, with students taught either in small groups or on a one-to-one basis. This is designed to encourage the individual development of each student, allowing them to find their own talent and build on it in a unique way. This is encouraged by expert practitioners who come with a wealth of theoretical and technical knowledge, as well as ample professional experience.

Their commitment to academic excellence is also shown in the conservatoire’s cutting-edge practice and performance facilities, which have been invested heavily in over the past few years, and through the vast array of professional partnerships and public performance opportunities secured for students to increase their industry exposure through.

Alongside the commitment to student development, the conservatoire is also committed to making its world-class performing arts education open and accessible to all. Since 2019 students have not had to pay any audition fees (the first conservatoire in the UK to offer this support), with a bursary also available to students who need help paying for transport to auditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why go to Leeds Conservatoire?

Many courses at Leeds Conservatoire offer an opportunity to do a work placement or sandwich year. These opportunities will help you develop your employability skills, and the careers department is also on hand to offer personal support.

As well as a wide range of courses on offer, Leeds Conservatoire also has loads of clubs and societies you can join during your studies. Joining societies is just one of the many ways you can tailor your experience at Leeds Conservatoire to suit you.

What can you do with a degree from Leeds Conservatoire?

With a degree in a subject you love, you'll find more doors opening to jobs you'll love. Studies have also shown that graduates earn more on average compared to non-graduates.

If you want to continue to pursue education, you'll be able to progress to postgraduate study once you've got your undergraduate degree. You could opt to study a master's, or even get a PhD.

What accommodation does Leeds Conservatoire offer?

Living in uni halls means you'll have access to communal areas including kitchen and dining facilities. These facilities offer you plenty of opportunity to socialise with the students you're living with.

You'll also find all bills are included in your rent, and yes, that includes WiFi. Rent also covers security and maintenance. There are accessible rooms available in halls that have been adapted for disabled students.